foraminal
- a word derived from foramen.
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The mouth of the flask is closed by an extension of the inner membrane, and in some species is surrounded by a tubular extension of the external membrane known as the foraminal tubule.
From Freshwater Sponges, Hydroids & Polyzoa by Annandale, Nelson
This coat is pierced by the foraminal tubule.
From Freshwater Sponges, Hydroids & Polyzoa by Annandale, Nelson
A single aperture surrounded by a crater-like depression in the cellular coat and provided with a foraminal tubule resembling an inverted bottle in shape.
From Freshwater Sponges, Hydroids & Polyzoa by Annandale, Nelson
The foraminal tubules are usually long and bent, but are sometimes very short and quite straight.
From Freshwater Sponges, Hydroids & Polyzoa by Annandale, Nelson
Gemmules numerous throughout the sponge, spherical, provided with a short, straight foraminal tubule, surrounded by one row of spicules, which are embedded in a rather thin granular coat.
From Freshwater Sponges, Hydroids & Polyzoa by Annandale, Nelson
